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Doster Sculpture on Exhibit in Charleston

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bob doster sculpture 012Lancaster, SC artist, Bob Doster, will have his works featured at the Saul Alexander Gallery in the Charleston County Public Library for the month of March, 2014.  WavesThe Charleston Public Library exhibition space, located as 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC , serves as an avenue for the respectful exchange of artistic and conceptual ideas within a diverse constituency, to reflect the varied experiences and viewpoints of the people of SC.  Artists are selected solely on the basis of the quality of their work.bob doster sculpture 009

Bob Doster has been creating sculpture for more than fifty years, and his works can be found in museums, galleries, and collections worldwide.  New works on exhibit in Charleston are part of a “Winds of Time” series, inspired by the landscape of the South.  It is the artist’s intent to recreate the emotions evoked by the endlessly churning waves on the coast, balanced by the winds from the Appalachians.  The sturdy, solid organic steel proves to be indestructible, much like the spirit of those living in the South – solid and unbending, even with the changes of time.bob doster sculpture 007Contact or learn more about the artist at www.bobdoster.com.bob doster sculpture 002

Hank D. Herring presents Frederick Douglass “Making of a Man”

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Hank D. Herring will present highlights from the life and the famed July 4 speech of Frederick Douglass in a one-man stage show at ARTworks in Beaufort, SC February 14 and 15.

Hank D. Herring presents Frederick Douglass

Hank D. Herring presents Frederick Douglass

Doors for “Making of a Man” open at 6 pm, and the show opens at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online or at the door: $17 per person; students $12 and children ages 12 and younger $7. Call ARTworks for more information: 843-379-2787.

After escaping from slavery, Frederick Douglass became a leader of the abolitionist movement. A self-educated man, Douglass became known as a great orator and author. Campaigning tirelessly for emancipation throughout his lifetime, he made a firm case for the equal rights of all people. Douglass was quoted as saying, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

Herring is also the featured artist of the month exhibiting in the gallery at ARTworks. A specialist in framing, an educator and craftsman, he frequently exhibits and speaks at festivals and cultural events. His work also includes wood carving, collectible and functional ceramic and wooden boxes,  and a wide variety of mixed media creations which often use found materials such as driftwood, leather, glass or fabric. He is noted for his use of Adinkra symbols and customized designs.

Spirit and Memory: Jonathan Green curates exhibit featuring Amiri Geuka Farris in Charleston

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The work of Old town Bluffton, SC artist Amiri Geuka Farris will be featured in the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs’ “Spirit and Memory: Contemporary Expressions of Cultural Heritage” at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park Jan. 25 to March 9.

Farris and two other acclaimed African-American visual artists will join in the exhibition curated by Jonathan Green that reflects an evolving spiritual energy that honors the soul of life, belief and heritage. The artists Amiri Geuka Farris, Doris Colbert Kennedy and Alvin Staley are all masters of their materials and techniques. Each demonstrates the power of visual creative intelligence to profoundly communicate with others.

Farris also has an Exhibit at Four Corners Art Gallery A Gullah Celebration: Jan. 17-Feb. 14, four Corners Gallery, 1263 May River Road in Bluffton.
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Artist Amiri Farris is known for his dynamic powerful artwork. His fine art combines an alluring blend of vivid colors and layered textures that evoke images of Sea Island Gullah culture. His artistic vision introduces us to uplifting moments and insight into his contemporary view of culture. He has captured the essence of a people who have preserved their African traditions of net making, basket weaving, quilting and bateaux building. In 2012, he was the co-recipient of a very prestigious award for preservation from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

His signature style of using Adinkra symbols subtly in an African dress, a colorful turban or entangled in a shrimp net stimulates the eye to take in every inch of the canvas. Deep, engaging layers invite you to look deeper into the painting, where empowering images and colors dance across the canvas in an energetic display of expression. Amiri states, “The Gullah Geechee people have preserved much of their African cultural heritage. It is very important that we tell the history of this unique sea island culture.”

Amiri Farris received the Master of Fine Art and Design degree from Savannah College of Art & Design and is currently a Professor of Fine Arts at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort. In addition to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, his work has been exhibited and displayed in permanent collections nationally and internationally. He was named the 2008 “Artist of the Year” by the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island, and is artist-in-residence at the Gullah Museum of Hilton head island.

Music that Inspires! The 2013-2014 Symphony Season

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CMC_Solo_JJonesMusical Narrative (Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 4:00)

Featuring the Carolina Master Chorale: Jeffrey Jones, baritone

Symphonic music’s inherent descriptive power is able not only to portray emotions and paint pictures, but even tell a story. Hear some of the most powerful and famous narrative masterpieces in the orchestral repertory, from a great Shakespeare drama to an epic biblical tale, a journey down a Bohemian river and even a ride on a roller coaster!

John Adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine

Smetana The Moldau

Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet

Walton Belshazzar’s Feast

Classical Series performances are held on Sundays at 4:00 in the Music & Arts Center of Myrtle Beach High School, 3302 Robert Grissom Parkway in Myrtle Beach. A pre-concert talk with Maestro Charles Jones Evans is at 3:15 in the cafeteria.

The Long Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra presents the second concert of the season:

Gospel Celebration (Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 5:00) – Music & Arts Center, Myrtle Beach High School

Featuring the Community Youth Gospel Choir coordinated by the Mason Temple Church.

The concert is a benefit for The Genesis Community Complex of the Mason Temple Church. Tickets $10 Adults and $5 Students (22 and under).

Tickets available for all concerts through the Long Bay Symphony office at 950 48th Avenue N., Suite 202, Myrtle Beach, by phone 843.448.8379 or online at http://www.longbaysymphony.com.

Gullah Caribbean Christmas Program Announced

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Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk will entertain with “Gullah Caribbean Christmas” Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm at Penn Center. in Beaufort, SC. The special event includes contemporary Christmas music, a bit of comedy, dancing and a Caribbean cuisine feast.

art by Diane Britton Dunham

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Diane Britton Dunham

Aunt Pearlie Sue, the character developed by Anita Singleton Prather, is a nationally acclaimed storyteller, and her Gullah Kinfolk is a professional singing cast. Together they deliver messages of the Gullah culture of the South Carolina Sea Islands to bring history alive on stage.

Prather is an ordained minister, historian, teacher, musician, writer and story teller. She is known for her work preserving the Gullah culture through songs and stories and has toured the United State and Canada with her group of professional singers and musicians. Her performances employ an interactive technique that she believes offers audience members a deep experience as they are invited to become part of the Gullah story.

Advance adult tickets are $40 at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. For group booking or package specials please contact beaufortblack@gmail.com.

Gullah Christmas Weekend Package Specials

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Gullah Christmas art by Diane Britton Dunham

Gullah Christmas
art by Diane Britton Dunham

Dramatic and delicious celebration opens the Christmas holiday season featuring tours, art and entertainment with luxurious accommodations in historic waterfront bed and breakfast or group specials in modern hotel.

Enrich your holiday spirit with three days and two nights in Beaufort, South Carolina. Gullah Christmas weekend opens Friday, December 6 in historic downtown with free entertainment and shopping which is the traditional Night on the Town. Tree lighting, music and dance welcome Santa, while shops and galleries invite late visits, and the Parris Island Marine Corps Band performs.

The evening highlight is “A Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish” which is a full stage musical drama at the University of South Carolina Beaufort theater plus feasting on luscious homemade cuisine and shopping with popular artists. Revisit the culture of the original Gullah slaves who were brought to America from West Africa. Anita Singleton Prather performs as Aunt Pearlie Sue emphasizing the hope and spirituality of a dynamic people.

aunt pearlie sueThe Lowcountry Gullah feature on Saturday is a van tour with a narrated view of Gullah Geechee heritage including plantation stories and songs under the live oaks and through ruins of churches and plantations. A visit to the York W. Bailey Museum interprets the history of Penn Center and the Gullah Geechee community of the Sea Islands showcasing early photography, art and artifacts. Penn School was established in 1862 as one of the first institutions to educate freed slaves. The 50-acre campus is a National Historic Landmark.

York W. Bailey Museum at Penn Center

York W. Bailey Museum
at Penn Center

Light Up the Night Saturday evening in historic downtown with the annual boat parade bringing the magic of the season to Waterfront Park.  The traditional Christmas parade through the downtown streets on Sunday afternoon announces the official opening of the holiday season.

Experience friendly Southern hospitality with history, heritage, art and culture. It’s a holiday getaway offering relaxation, entertainment and fresh local menus enhancing a mild island climate.  Book a luxurious suite in a historic bed and breakfast or schedule a group in a modern hotel.

Contacts for package or booking details:

Cuthbert House Inn

Cuthbert House Inn

Bed and breakfast — Cuthbert House Inn
cuthberthouseinn.com
info@CuthbertHouseInn.com

Group contact – Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce
bcbcc.org
BeaufortBlack@gmail.com

Shout! presented by Dr. Marlena Smalls & The Hallelujah Singers

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Shout!

Shout!

Clap your hands, stomp your feet and SHOUT! with songs of praise by the internationally acclaimed Dr. Marlena Smalls & The Hallelujah Singers.

Presented by the Native Island Business & Cultural Affairs Association as part of their Gullah Celebration.

Dr. Connie Numbers to Speak at Sunset River Marketplace Gallery

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Connie Numbers

Connie Numbers

On Thursday, Oct. 3, Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash, N.C. will feature Dr. Connie Numbers as part of the art gallery’s Coffee With the Authors series. The event runs from 10 to 11 a.m. and includes coffee and breakfast treats.

Dr. Numbers has a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Doctoral Degree in Psychology. She has a psychotherapy practice in Ocean Isle, N.C. and is also a spiritual teacher. Dr. Numbers has made a lifelong commitment to knowing oneself deeply on both a psychological and spiritual level.book_dr_numbers

Her book, titled “The Dear Ones Letters: a Path to Growing as a Human and Evolving as a Soul,” is the culmination of 30-plus years of analysis and spiritual mentorship. The “Letters” are notable for their practical wisdom in both spiritual and psychological matters. The author says, “The Dear One letters are like the breadcrumbs leading us on the path out of the forest to help us find our way Home. They remind us of how life really works and how to feel in control of it.”

The book is uplifting in nature and uses everyday situations in a guide to becoming a happier and wiser person. With specific techniques and stories from her own life, the author offers a process for diminishing fear, understanding how life is created, finding self-love and learning how to reconnect with the self.

The event at Sunset River Marketplace is free, but space is limited so reservations are required. Call 910-575-5999 or send an email to lassiter@sunsetrivermarketplace.com. Join the mailing list for notice of future events at the same number and email address.

Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 200 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of art work in virtually every genre. Custom framing, painting and pottery classes and art workshops are also offered through the gallery. Since opening its doors in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has supported not only the visual arts, but literary and performing arts, as well. It has become a popular community center and art hub for both Brunswick County and nearby Horry County, S.C.

Sunset River Marketplace is located at 10283 Beach Drive SW, Calabash, N.C. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 910-575-5999 or visit the website: www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com. For daily updates, “like” the gallery’s Facebook page.

 

“Becoming Harriet Tubman”

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“Becoming Harriet Tubman” written by and starring Natalie Daise 

September 6, 7, & 8, 2013 @ ARTworks in Beaufort
Part of the Beaufort County Public Library’s ‘One County Reads the Civil War’ program, “Becoming Harriet Tubman” is a one-woman show that tells how one little girl became an historical icon. Through narrative, music, and five characters based on real people, this 60-minute play compellingly portrays the legend of the former slave-turned abolitionist Harriet Tubman. She was a Union spy, and conductor of the Underground Railroad, and fought in the Lowcountry during the Civil War. This play provides insight, entertainment and education for audiences of all ages, produced by Natalie Daise Productions.
Natalie Daise Becoming Harriet Tubman 2013
The Charleston City Paper reviewed the show in 2012: “Natalie Daise is a masterful storyteller in the old Southern tradition of oral history. In her one-woman show, Becoming Harriet Tubman, which she wrote and performs, Daise tells the story of how a slave girl named Araminta Ross became the historical figure known as the “Moses” or “Conductor” of the Underground Railroad. For an hour, the audience at the nearly sold-out Threshold Repertory Theatre sat fixated on the lone Daise as she smoothly alternated between narrator and the multiple characters in Tubman’s life.”
Natalie Daise is an actor, singer, storyteller, and visual artist. She is well known for modeling effective and joyful parenting, and for bringing Gullah culture to national and international television audiences through Nick Jr’s “Gullah Gullah Island.” Her handicrafts have been featured on HGTV’s “Country Style” and in the magazine Coastal Living, and her performances with husband Ron have validated and celebrated the Gullah people for a decade. Together they have been awarded South Carolina’s prestigious Palmetto and Folk Heritage Awards. http://gullahmama.com
“Becoming Harriet Tubman” in ARTworks’ black box theater, September 6, 7, & 8, 2013- 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 3:30pm on Sunday.  $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org, 2127 Boundary Street Beaufort SC 29902. ARTworks is the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands: art works, art fun, art now.
Visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/civilwar for more about the county-wide program of over 60 events, lectures, exhibits, tours and programs commemorating the Civil War Sesquicentennial.